1verb
compel to behave in a certain way
“Social relations impose courtesy”
01 Word definition
constrain
9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants
Is CONSTRAIN a word?
Yes. CONSTRAIN is a 9-letter verb. compel to behave in a certain way Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-O-N-S-T-R-A-I-NHow do you spell CONSTRAIN?
CONSTRAIN contains 9 letters, begins with C, and ends with N.
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2verb
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
“This holds the local until the express passengers change trains”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗enforceimposerestrainconfinehold
02 Letter breakdown
How is CONSTRAIN spelled?
C1O2N3S4T5R6A7I8N9
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About CONSTRAIN.
How do you spell CONSTRAIN?
CONSTRAIN is spelled C-O-N-S-T-R-A-I-N. It contains 9 letters.